2014 Mexican film
Cantinflas Theatrical release poster
Directed by Sebastian del Amo Written by Edui Tijerina Sebastian del Amo Produced by Vidal Cantu [1] [2] Adolfo K. Franco Starring Cinematography Carlos Hidalgo Edited by Nacho Ruiz Capillas Music by Roque Baños Production company
Kenio Films
Distributed by Pantelion Films Release dates
August 29, 2014 (2014-08-29 ) (United States)
September 18, 2014 (2014-09-18 ) (Mexico)
Running time
103 minutes[3] Country Mexico Languages Spanish English Box office $17.8 million[4]
Cantinflas is a 2014 Mexican biographical comedy-drama film directed by Sebastián del Amo. Based on the life of actor and comedian Cantinflas , the film stars Óscar Jaenada as the title character, Michael Imperioli , Ilse Salas, Bárbara Mori , Ana Layevska and Adal Ramones . It premiered on September 18, 2014 in Mexico .[5] In the United States it was released on August 29, 2014.[5] [6] It was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards , but was not nominated.[7]
On December 12, 2014, José Miguel Insulza , Secretary General of the Organization of American States , gave a recognition to Producer Vidal Cantu and Director Sebastian del Amo in a special screening of Cantinflas in the Hall of the Americas in Washington, D.C. Ambassadors from the 34 countries members of the OAS were present in the event.[8]
Plot
Mike Todd has new ideas that will shake the staid world of Hollywood . Mario Moreno is a Mexican comedian who wants to gain international recognition. By chance they become partners, but they never imagine that their project, Around the World in 80 Days , will become a touchstone of world film history .[9]
Cast
Reception
Critical response
Cantinflas received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes , the film currently has a rating of 45%, based on 20 reviews, with an average rating of 5.6/10.[11] On Metacritic , the film currently has a rating of 45 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[12]
Accolades
Ariel Awards
The Ariel Awards are awarded annually by the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences in Mexico. Cantinflas received three awards out of five nominations.[13]
Other awards
See also
References
^ "Mexican Government CONACULTA Official Record" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2014-09-09 .
^ "Cantinflas Facht Sheet" (PDF) . Retrieved 2014-08-29 .
^ "CANTINFLAS - Lionsgate Publicity" . Retrieved 2014-10-30 .
^ "Cantinflas (2014) - Box Office Mojo" . Retrieved 2014-11-18 .
^ a b "Cantinflas Release Info" (in Spanish). IMDb . Retrieved October 29, 2014 .
^ " "Cantinflas": película del actor se estrenará el 29 de agosto" (in Spanish). El popular Perú. Archived from the original on 2018-08-13. Retrieved August 28, 2014 .
^ "Oscars: Mexico Selects 'Cantinflas' for Foreign-Language Category" . Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 11 September 2014 .
^ "Reconoce OEA a Cantinflas" (in Spanish). Reforma Newspaper. Retrieved December 15, 2014 .
^ "No te pierdas el nuevo trailer de 'Cantinflas' (VIDEO)" (in Spanish). Varietylatino. Retrieved August 28, 2014 .
^ "Actress Gabriela de la Garza Talks Finding Out Her Grandparents Were Friends with Cantinflas" . Remezcla . 12 September 2014.
^ "Cantinflas" . Rotten Tomatoes . Flixster . Retrieved September 7, 2014 .
^ "Cantinflas Reviews" . Metacritic . CBS Interactive . Retrieved September 4, 2014 .
^ "Lista completa de nominaciones a los premios Ariel 2015" (in Spanish). Morelia International Film Festival. April 13, 2015. Retrieved October 20, 2016 .
^ a b "Awards of Cantinflas 2" (in Spanish). IMDb. Retrieved August 28, 2014 .
^ a b c " 'Zanahoria', de Enrique Buchichio, se alza en Huelva con el Colón de Oro" (in Spanish). Festicinehuelva.es. Archived from the original on November 28, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014 .
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